Cepeda homers as Cardinals beat Braves in Busch debut
Orlando Cepeda homered and scored in his first St Louis appearance since trade, driving in three runs as the Cardinals halted a four game slide at Busch Stadium. Henry Aaron also hit a milestone eight inning homer for Atlanta as the Braves lost 4-2. Mets edged Dodgers 2-1, Padres beat Phillies 6-4. Cubs and Astros unused. White Sox top Red Sox 6-4. Yankees lost 3-2 to Minnesota. Kalifornia beat Detroit 3-1. Seattle crushed Cleveland 8-2.
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Sweetroll May Drives Sox Past Red Sox 6 4
Carlos May nicknamed Sweetroll belted a grand slam for his first major league homer. Chicago rallied in the eighth to beat Boston 6-4, tying the pennant chase as May and teammates combined for a late surge. May’s slam capped a six-run inning after two hits through seven frames.
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Aaron Closes in on 3000 Hit Milestone in 1969 Race
AP Sports notes Aaron nears 3000 career hits with 2851 already, moving toward batting title as Cleon Jones slips from top. Rod Carew leads American League batting with a .432 pace, while Hank Aaron ties Ted Williams for fifth on home runs and sits close to the NL lead.
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Bum Arm Again Sidelines Lolich
Detroit Tigers ace left-hander Mickey Lolich will miss a second straight pitching appearance with a badly bruised pitching arm after a line drive struck his arm at Oakland last week. X rays showed no fracture but the injury keeps him from Wednesday’s game.
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Centennial Will Have Purse of Million Dollars
Denver AP reports Centennial Race Track will launch a summer season with a million-dollar purse boosted by about 125000 due to higher wagering. The 1 day season starts June 27 with racing Wednesday through Sunday once full schedule is set, ending in September. Top stakes of 7500 added include Centennial Derby August 17, Centennial Mile August 24, Colorado Breeders August 30 and Rocky Mountain Handicap September 1.
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Oakland Seals Sale Keeps Team in Oakland
The long delayed sale of the Oakland Seals to Trans National Communications was announced. New owners plan no relocation, sign Seals coach Fred Glover to a three year contract, and complete a 4.5 million dollar deal that secures a stake for Trans National. Huddy Baker breaks right shoulder blade in Daytona crash. out for at least a month.
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Third String Mets Catcher Stays Ready For Chance
Duffy Dyer, 23, rookie catcher for the New York Mets, sits in the bullpen ready to play as manager Gil Hodges may need a pinch hitter. He is the third-string catcher behind Jerry Grote and J D Martin and has limited major league at bats.
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Grand Patch Wins Big After Being Spurned by Buyers
At Roosevelt, the 52 year old gelding Grand Patch, once unwanted as a stud, wins his eighth 1989 pacing race at Zeb Patch over 14 starts, boosting career earnings beyond 95000. The aging horse, now back at Five Star Stable, proves durable and often finishes first despite skepticism.
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Expansion Plan Aims to Add Minor League Baseball Teams
Cincinnati AP reports Harold HARRISON on a proposed overhaul by the Minor League Realignment Committee led by C. Santa Maria to add two Class AAA and four Class AA teams, creating 24 teams in each class to mirror MLB Affiliates, and boost survival of minor league baseball. Training details for Grand Patch and Nick Balducci are included along with past franchise moves and economic considerations.
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Michigan Tennis Coach Resigns From University
ANN ARBOR Mich AP Bill Murphy a storied figure in Big Ten tennis announced his resignation from the University of Michigan at age 41 He said he will join Hath Tennis Club at Lake Bluff TW as tennis professional after leading Wolverines to multiple conference titles over the past decade
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Mile High Dogs Prepare For New Surface Tonight
AP reports Mile High greyhound track hosts schooling races to adapt dogs to a new sand surface for the 21st season. Season wagering starts June 13 as Cloverleaf meet ends, with a shorter Colorado Springs meet to follow and Puebla track also staging a summer six night run. About 400 yards of light sand were dumped to improve footing for the meet.
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College High Coach Jerry Ratliff Resigns
Jerry Ratliff, College High baseball coach who led a 11-3 season and helped the school finish second in state, resigns to remain as head of the business department and teach business and physical education. Ratliff, a Greeley native, came to College High after CSC in 1964 and became full time in 1965. He previously coached track and basketball, delivering conference titles and state showings, including a 1969 Welco baseball title and a state consolation win. He praised his players and looked forward to the next five years.
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Mesa, Ariz. Slays Panola In JUCO Meet
Mesa Arizona defeats Panola Texas 11 to 4 in a National Junior College Baseball Tournament game. D jffim Stedman pitched four-hitter to lead Mesa with strong support from Randy Bayer and Ken Reid. Stedman improves to five wins against two losses, as Mesa advances in the double elimination meet.
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Top AA Nines Post Triumphs
League leaders Omaha and Tulsa won Monday night as Omaha built a two game lead over Tulsa. Indianapolis edged Iowa in Des Moines. Clyde Masnre hit a two run homer for Indianapolis at Des Moines. Omaha collected 15 hits and home runs by Osthorne and Campaniris.
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Paris Nets Will Pit Yank Gals at French Open Quarterfinals
Nancy Richey from San Angelo Texas and Julie Heldman of New York City clash in the French Open quarterfinals as the United States eyes the women’s side for a title. Billie Jean King and Rosemary Casals also reach quarters while men’s events proceed amid withdrawals and notable matchups.
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Associated Press
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Broncs Sign Liske to NFL Contract
Denver Broncos announce the signing of Pete Liske a Canadian League quarterback star who played at Penn State and Calgary. Liske set passing marks in Canada and will compete with Steve Tensi and Merlin Briscoe for the starting job under Lou Saban.
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Clay Wiretap Case Hearing Delayed in Houston
In Houston Texas Judge Joe Ingraham ordered a two day delay in the wiretap hearing involving heavyweight Cassius Clay who prefers the name Muhammad Ali. The postponement moves the date to Wednesday while defense requests for further delay are argued. Government lawyers must file by Tuesday an answer to the defense motion seeking delay. Clay Ali was convicted for refusing induction into the armed services claiming Black Muslim minister status. Lawyers contend evidence used against him was obtained by wiretapping.
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Andretti Opens USAC Lead With Indy Victory
In Indianapolis Memorial Day race Mario Andretti collected 1000 points to push his USAC championship lead to 1400. Bobby Unser finished second, remaining far behind, as the Milwaukee 10 miler approaches the next event.
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